Lisjen auf Reisen
Lisjen auf Reisen
vakantio.de/lisjen_auf_reisen

Day 13 - 17 Wellington (Part 2)

Diterbitake: 21.02.2018

In addition to the Weta Caves, we also visited an original filming location from The Lord of the Rings. The scene where the hobbits flee from the Black Riders in the Shire and hide under a large tree root was filmed in a city park in Wellington. What looks like a rustic forest is actually a small city park located right next to residential houses. The park is situated on the slopes of Mount Victoria. We walked up to the top of the mountain to a large viewing platform. From there, we had a great view of Wellington.

On the evening before our ferry departure, there was a night market in Wellington. There was street music, a few dances, and many food stalls. The next day, Chinese New Year was celebrated, which is why colorful lanterns were lit up everywhere.

Lantern at the Night Market
Lantern at the Night Market

At the campsite where we slept, there were many travelers who also spent a few extra days there. On Rosenmontag (Rose Monday), we listened to carnival songs together, watched movies, and played cards. Every evening, a cheeky but totally cute kitten came to us and cuddled with us (or annoyed us - depending on who you ask, Lara or me :D). On Saturday, we finally took our ferry to the South Island. The journey was really amazing and we saw a lot. I'm excited to see what awaits us on the South Island - they say it's even more beautiful.
Ferry to Picton
Ferry to Picton



Wangsulan